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U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon recently secured $650,000 in federal funding to support the creation of mobile crisis teams in Delco. (Kenny Cooper/WHYY)
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‘Thinking outside of the box’: Delco leaders plan to dispatch mental health experts alongside police

After crucial federal funding was finally secured, Delco officials plan to dispatch mental health experts alongside police officers during mental health calls.

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A Canadian official says Americans can get abortions there if Roe is overturned

Karina Gould, the minister of families, children, and social development said that Canada would allow Americans to obtain abortions.

4 years ago

Marchers walk from the art museum to Philadelphia City Hall as part of an abortion rights rally
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Billy Penn

‘Fight like hell’: How Philly and Pa. officials are reacting to the Supreme Court abortion leak

From the governor to the mayor to representatives at all levels, elected Democrats are sounding an alarm.

4 years ago

Protesters hold signs in support of Roe v. Wade outside the U.S. Supreme Court
Courts & Law

Report: Draft opinion suggests Supreme Court will overturn Roe

A decision to overrule Roe would lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states and could have huge ramifications for this year's elections.

4 years ago

The historical marker that honors Dr. John Fryer at 13th and Locust Streets in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Doctor who challenged LGBTQ psychiatric diagnosis 50 years ago honored in Philadelphia

Dr. John Fryer who testified at ‘Dr. Henry Anonymous’ before the APA is recognized for removing the stigma of being gay on the 50th anniversary of his testimony.

4 years ago

Philadelphians, including Mayor Jim Kenney, joined hands to raise awareness of sexual voice at the WOAR Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence at their Hands Around City Hall event on April 29, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Circle honoring victims of sexual assault closes out Philly advocacy event

The event came as Sexual Assault Awareness Month winds down.

4 years ago

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Politics & Policy

N.J. advocates urge close look at state police culture before more troopers are added

Citing a history of racial discrimination, advocates say the Murphy administration should hear their concerns before adding more state troopers.

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Rape kits
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Pa. lawmakers urge approval of rape kit tracking system legislation

Pennsylvania lawmakers say the legislation would help reduce the state’s backlog of rape kits.

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FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2018, file photo, a gate opens to the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Mass. Harvard President Lawrence Bacow announced Tuesday, April 26, 2022 that the university is committing $100 million to study its ties to slavery and create a
Education

Harvard pledges $100 million to atone for role in slavery

President Lawrence Bacow announced the funding as Harvard released a new report detailing many ways the college benefited from slavery and perpetuated racial inequality.

4 years ago

Protesters confront police during a march Tuesday, Oct. 27 in West Philadelphia.
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Ex-Philly police officer charged in beating of mother during 2020 unrest

Kardos is accused of beating Rickia Young amid the unrest following the fatal police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. in West Philadelphia.

4 years ago

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Activists, Black-owned weed businesses say N.J. can do more to ensure social equity

Some business owners and advocates of color want the state to invest in educational programs for prospective business owners and grants for minority-led businesses.

4 years ago

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New York Public Library makes banned books available for free

The initiative is called Books for All and allows any reader aged 13 and older to access commonly banned books through the library's app until the end of May.

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Briarcliffe Fire Company moves to disband after racist remarks go public

The Darby Township Commissioners’ meeting was supposed to discuss the possible decertification of the Briarcliffe Fire Company — but the squad beat officials to the punch.

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Billy Penn

Germantown Quakers plan to give $500,000 as reparations to Black neighbors over the next decade

Green Street Friends is starting with a series of legal clinics to help preserve the wealth of Black homeowners.

4 years ago

The University of Pennsylvania campus (Mark Henninger/Imagic Digital)
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Billy Penn

Penn releases hold on master’s degree for student at center of controversy over university mistreatment of trauma victims

There’s a campus rally in support of Mackenzie Fierceton set for Wednesday morning.

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